Greece is currently facing a notable increase in fruit and vegetable prices, primarily due to a severe drought that has significantly affected agricultural production in recent months. Farmers across the country are expressing their worries about the water scarcity. Consequently, prices at farmers' markets have risen. read more

UK: Kolejny tydzień, kolejne otwarcie odświeżonego sklepu, gdy Amazon Fresh Aldgate otrzymuje nowe opcje płatności i zaktualizowany wygląd. Amazon kontynuuje modernizację swoich sklepów Amazon Fresh w Wielkiej Brytanii, z ponownym otwarciem swojej lokalizacji w Aldgate, Londynie w poniedziałek. W poście na LinkedIn Thomas Monaghan, Dyrektor UE. read more

In July 2024, the EU calculated orange prices were €79 per 100 kg, which was a 7.84% decrease from the previous month and a 32.13% increase compared to the 5-year average of €60. In Spain, orange prices were €89 per 100 kg, marking a 15.14% increase over the 5-year average. In Portugal, oranges were priced at €72 per 100 kg. read more

Sezon owoców pestkowych jest teraz w pełni rozpoczęty w hiszpańskiej regionie Aragonii, z satysfakcjonującymi wynikami pod względem produkcji, ale z możliwością poprawy na poziomie handlowym. Sezon owoców drzewnych również właśnie się rozpoczyna. Agustín Sánchez, Dyrektor AEAMDE i Sekretarz Generalny FedeFruta, read more

Climate change is expected to exacerbate heat waves and droughts in the Mediterranean region, as stated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. In Greece, the combination of warm, dry winters and unprecedented summer temperatures is endangering the livelihoods of farmers nationwide. read more

The estimates are based on a survey conducted among 200 fruit-growing farms in all Belgian provinces. Together, they forecast that 133 million kg of apples will be produced this season. This represents a decrease of 34% compared to the five-year average. read more

The heat in July has affected the yields of some crops, according to analysts. In particular, vegetable and potato harvests are expected to be smaller than last year. The NBU lowered its estimate for the vegetable harvest from 8.5 million tonnes to 7.9 million tonnes. The situation remains unchanged for the. read more

This is shown by the latest estimate from the Statistical Service of the French Ministry of Agriculture (Agreste). According to this, the total production for 2024 is estimated at 280,500 tons of melons; that would be 10% less than in 2023. However, the average of the past five years would still be about read more

In Switzerland, artichoke production is a small niche. According to the Agricultural Information Service (LID), Swiss artichokes are in season from July to October. read more

W ostatniej aktualizacji eksport świeżych winogron z Mołdawii do Unii Europejskiej odnotował znaczny wzrost, więcej niż podwajając swoją objętość w ciągu siedmiu miesięcy w 2024 roku w porównaniu do odpowiadającego okresu w 2023 roku. Konkretnie ilość wzrosła z 5,015 do 12,527 ton. read more

The Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation (IP Office) has officially granted Geographic Indication (GI) status to the "Kherson Watermelon." This prestigious designation is reserved for watermelons cultivated in the sandy soils of the Tavria region, specifically within Kherson. read more

Chorwacja doświadczyła spadku krajowej produkcji rolniczej w tym roku. Dragan Kovačević, Wiceprezes Chorwackiej Izby Gospodarczej ds. Rolnictwa i Turystyki, podkreślił kontynuację negatywnych trendów w pierwszym kwartale, gdzie wzrost eksportu prawie zatrzymał się, a read more

Berry cultivation in Finland has undergone a significant transformation in the past decade. The cultivation of strawberries and raspberries, which are the most important crops, has predominantly shifted to polytunnels. Eija Lankinen, a lecturer in horticulture at Häme University of Applied Sciences and an independent consultant, has been involved in this change. read more

In Maasdijk (the Netherlands), significant progress is being made in a long-standing geothermal energy project. For instance, a heat storage tank has been constructed at SV.CO, where geothermal energy will soon be supplied to their Maasdijk location. The cultivation of plants and flowers in Maasdijk is also benefitting from this project. read more

Janusz Kawęczyński, owner of the Polish apple trading company P.H. Elfruit, stated that the trade embargo imposed on Russia about ten years ago had a significant impact on their business. Before the embargo, they used to export 70% of their produce to Russia. read more

The Zmiiv vegetable greenhouse complex in the Kharkiv region, which used to be the largest cucumber producer in Ukraine, has been forced to significantly change its operations as a result of the destruction caused by Russian missile attacks on its greenhouses. It is now growing root vegetables and berries in open fields. read more

Włochy: Giovanni Mastrantoni mianowany prezesem PAC 2000AConad
Italy: Giovanni Mastrantoni appointed president of PAC 2000AConad's largest cooperative, PAC 2000A, has appointed Giovanni Mastrantoni as its new president. Mastrantoni succeeds Claudio Alibrandi, who will remain with the cooperative as a director, Conad noted. Source: esmmagazine.com SPAR Jiarong… read more

Volumes in Italy and France set to rebound after weather-affected campaign, but growers in Belgium, Netherlands and Spain expect significant decline in production read more

Helle-Tech Oy and Bloemteknik (Bloem) have announced a joint venture to introduce modular adjustable LED fixtures tailored for high-wire and leafy green growers. read more

He began his career at Hofer in 1992. He gained extensive experience in sales and purchasing before taking over the responsibility of central purchasing for the Hofer Group as the managing director of an Austrian branch in 2006. In 2011, Horst switched... read more